In-Home Family Support Specialist II

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 2,766,000 - 3,160,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) seeks a Family Support Specialist 2 to drive transformative change for youth and families. You will design personalized plans and deliver hands-on support across home, school, and community settings.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $20.38 to $22.94, based on education and experience, with an 11-step schedule and salary steps 1–5. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document in EMR, and participate in ongoing PQI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or equivalent combination of education and experience (6 years human services experience = Bachelor’s degree; each year of post-secondary human services education = 1 year experience).
• Fingerprint background check and child abuse registry clearance as required by the State of Montana.
• Ability to drive to other YBGR locations and/or families' homes, schools, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Empower Families: Assess needs and deliver targeted interventions that strengthen the family system and promote lasting change.
• Design Impactful Plans: Develop individualized strategies using evidence-based practices to support youth in overcoming challenges.
• Deliver Direct Support: Provide care in diverse settings including the home, school, and community, in compliance with agency standards.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with treatment teams, supervisors, educators, clinicians, families, and community stakeholders to build comprehensive treatment plans.
• Documentation: Accurately complete all required documentation in the EMR system in compliance with agency standards.
• Drive Organizational Excellence: Contribute to agency-wide goals through active participation in PQI initiatives.
• Model Professionalism: Represent YBGR with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to its core values.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Uphold all organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Lead with Initiative: Identify challenges and proactively seek solutions that benefit youth and families.
• Engage in Growth: Participate in regular supervision, coaching, and ongoing training to enhance your impact.
• Honor Diversity: Serve with cultural humility and awareness of socioeconomic backgrounds of those you support.
• Adapt and Contribute: Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission of YBGR and client needs.

Skills

Rapport building

Active listening

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

EMR documentation

MS Office 365

Typing 35 WPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human services field

Job description

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) seeks a Family Support Specialist 2 to drive transformative change for youth and families. You will design personalized plans and deliver hands-on support across home, school, and community settings.

Starting hourly pay ranges from $20.38 to $22.94, based on education and experience, with an 11-step schedule and salary steps 1–5. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document in EMR, and participate in ongoing PQI initiatives.